However, I do like that they are showing EJ's cynical side a bit more now. The way he sounded pleased to know that John was run down. He looked like he was very satisfied. I missed that side of EJ and it's nice to see it again. I loved EJ's talk with Stefano about how his pawn stole his queen. It's like the writers have realized that fans were disappointed that there were no references to Stefano's history with John and Marlena, that now, they're starting to give it to us all at once. Again, <_<

I know what you mean! EJ was very happy without being obvious, but even he was in shock later to discover that Andre wasn't behind this innocent. I think EJ knew this was the turning point whereby Sami would realize that she made the wrong decision. He's got everything he wanted now.